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Congress Seeks Drought Declaration for Rain-Deficient Gujarat Districts
Some parts of Gujarat have received much less rain than usual.
Congress said these areas should officially be declared drought-prone.
It said farmers are suffering because there is not enough rain.
Congress also asked for debt and electricity-bill relief for farmers.
It wanted fodder centers and Gaushalas to be opened close to villages.
The state government discussed the situation in Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka and Jamnagar.
Officials were told to make sure people have drinking water and animals have fodder.
Ministers responsible for the districts were asked to watch the situation carefully.
The Gujarat Congress demanded drought declarations for districts that received scant rainfall this season.
The state cabinet discussed deficient rainfall in Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka and Jamnagar.
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said officials would ensure adequate drinking water and fodder.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel directed district ministers to closely monitor the situation.
Congress leader Amit Chavda sought debt and electricity-bill waivers, relief works, fodder centers and Gaushalas.
- Who
- The Gujarat Congress, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and district ministers.
- What
- Congress demanded drought declarations and relief measures for rain-deficient districts; the government promised to ensure drinking water and fodder.
- Where
- Gujarat, particularly Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka and Jamnagar; Congress also referred to parts of Saurashtra and North Gujarat.
- When
- The issue was reported on Wednesday, September 2, after a state cabinet meeting.
- Why
- The districts experienced deficient or scant rainfall, causing hardship for farmers and raising concerns about water and fodder supplies.
Congress Demands Immediate Drought Relief
State Government Promises Essential Supplies
Drought declaration
Congress Demands Immediate Drought Relief
Congress demanded that districts in Saurashtra and North Gujarat with scant rainfall be declared drought-prone.
State Government Promises Essential Supplies
The state government discussed deficient rainfall in Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka and Jamnagar and announced supply and monitoring measures, but the report does not say it declared a drought.
Support for farmers and livestock
Congress Demands Immediate Drought Relief
Congress sought debt and electricity-bill waivers, village relief works, and fodder centers and Gaushalas every seven kilometers.
State Government Promises Essential Supplies
The government said it would ensure adequate drinking water and fodder in the affected areas.
Key facts
- State
- Gujarat
- Districts discussed by cabinet
- Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka and Jamnagar
- Congress demand
- Declare rain-deficient districts drought-prone
- Requested farmer relief
- Waive farmers’ debts and electricity bills
- Requested support
- Begin relief works and establish fodder-distribution centers and Gaushalas
- Government measures
- Ensure adequate drinking water and fodder
- Monitoring order
- District in-charge ministers were told to closely monitor conditions
Quotes
Amit Chavda
Gujarat Congress president
“The government should immediately declare the districts of Saurashtra and North Gujarat where rainfall has been very scant as drought-prone.”
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